*As of Jul 13, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Gunter, TX is experiencing notably muggy air this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index feels significantly warmer at 85F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 79%, creating a heavy, sticky atmosphere. Skies are mostly cloudy, and winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching 3 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible today. The high will reach near 86F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 84F in the afternoon. There is a 45% chance of precipitation, with some models suggesting rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. As evening approaches, the threat of storms diminishes to a slight chance before 7pm. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight, with a low near 71F. Winds will remain light, shifting between 0 to 5 mph from the east southeast. Rainfall totals tonight are expected to be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift significantly by tomorrow. The area will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 91F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 101F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, but the overall chance of precipitation is only 20%. Winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the east. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low around 70F, with the heat index falling to around 97F. Skies will turn partly cloudy, and there remains a slight chance of storms before 7pm.
